Burna Boy and Rema emerge as victors in the first-ever Billboard Afrobeats awards

Nigerian musician Burna Boy has added a Billboard Music Award to his list of achievements. After winning his first Grammy earlier this year, he has now been recognized as the best Afrobeats act by Billboard in the US. Burna Boy dedicated the award to Africa and other African artists, emphasizing the continent's influence on the music industry. The addition of an Afrobeats category by Billboard demonstrates the genre's immense global popularity. In a video message, Burna Boy expressed his optimism for the future, indicating that this award is just the beginning of his vision. Another Nigerian artist, Rema, was also honored at the event for his hit song "Calm Down," which has broken various streaming and chart records. Rema described the award as a celebration of unity and the worldwide dominance of Afrobeats, expressing gratitude to his fans.